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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,377.16, 39,160.12 and 15,630.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,377.16, 39,160.12 and 15,630.08 is: 21,569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,377.16 : 39,160.12 = 15,630.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,377.16/39,160.12 = 15,630.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,377.16x = 39,160.12 × 15,630.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,377.16x = 612,075,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,075,808.41/28,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.31

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